JOHANNESBURG — Andres Iniesta scored with four minutes of extra time remaining to give Spain a 1-0 win over the Netherlands and a first World Cup title. With the teams facing a penalty shootout in a game of few clear chances, Iniesta collected a sliding pass into the area from substitute Cesc Fabregas and smashed the ball across goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg and in at the far post.

The teams created few clear chances at Soccer City but the game opened up slightly after a cagey opening hour in which the Netherlands broke up Spain’s attempts to get its passing game going with physical play that brought the Dutch six yellow cards.

Netherlands winger Arjen Robben broke free in the 62nd minute but his low shot to the far post was brilliantly kept out with the toe of goalkeeper Iker Casillas’ right foot. Netherlands goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg then knocked David Villa’s close-range finish over the bar before Spain defender Sergio Ramos headed over the bar while unmarked.-